Castles · North East England
Hownam Kings Fort
Hownam Kings Fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hownam Kings Fort is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Hownam Kings Fort is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The site reflects the architectural and cultural heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4680, -2.3329
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD5 8AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- osm: way/153291147 (ODbL)
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Blackbrough Hill
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Blackbrough Hill
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Thowliestane Hill
Archaeological sites · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hownam Kings Fort?
- Hownam Kings Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD5 8AL).
- What is Hownam Kings Fort?
- Hownam Kings Fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hownam Kings Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode TD5 8AL.
- Does Hownam Kings Fort charge admission?
- Hownam Kings Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hownam Kings Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD5 8AL. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.